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Be encouraged

Be encouraged when you are filled with doubt.

When there seems to be no other way out.

When your circumstances seem larger than life.

Know that God gave you the breath of life.

Know that the love of God will always be near.

With God on your side you have nothing to fear.

With God on your side you have nothing to fear.

When all the world seems to have your back against the wall.

Remember, God is in control of it all.

Be still, rest in God, and know that you can do it.

Because if He brought you to it, his power will bring you through it.

Be encouraged

Be encouraged

Be encouraged!

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Start to Persevere

A new newsletter focused on the health issues and realities that are not always discussed. Also offering inspiration to keep your head up and go forward.

Our next issue will be going out November 17, 2007

If you would like to subscribe just email us your email address to persevere.1@hotmail.com.

Also if you are interested in writing with us or have ideas please feel free to contact us.

This is a great way to build experience and your portfolio. The newsletter is centered only on sharing knowledge.

We look forward to you subscribing or working with us.

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SEO and the Search Urban Directory

Search Urban: Black Directory
When it comes to SEO, one of the most common techniques for optimizing your site for search engines, is getting your site listed on other websites that:

  • Have Related Web Content
  • Generate Strong Web Traffic
  • Reach your target Audience
  • Have High Goolge Page Rank (a Page Rank of 4 or Higher
  • Provide Relevant Banner Exchanges or Ad Packages

The Search Urban Directory was created to do all these things and more, with the primary goal of promoting Black Websites while providing African American online viewers with access to the best, quality Black pages online and highlighting new, websites and information that is relevant to the Black Community at Large. From Black News and Commentary to Websites for Black Women and support for Black Business, Search Urban aims to spread the word about all that is Hot, Positive, Quality, Educational, Entertaining, and Innovative as far as Black Online Content.

The best part of the Search Urban Directory is that it is featured on several sites, so that site submitters get the most exposure possible. Search Urban Sites include:

Review the directory or submit your black website today. Search Urban Directory:
http://www.msoyonline.com/msoyonline_black_search_directory.php

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My Blessed Bracelet!

Hi! Everyone,

Today, I purchased one of the most beautiful, meaningful and inexpensive bracelets ever. A woman of God by the name of Beverly who had a booth at the farmer's market sold it to me. Two things that are dear to me when doing business and purchasing something is (1)When it's a sister in Christ and (2) A sister on the entrepreneurial journey...Just those two bring admiration and inspiration. Well ladies and gentlemen:)...it's a silver bracelet with the Lord's Prayer engraved on it...I'll definitely be purchasing a few more...They'll make perfect gifts for my sisters in Christ. Here's a link to her website: www.applauseusa.net

Many Blessings,

JoAnn

P.S. Beverly did mention she is in the process of updating her website...The bracelet may not be on there but I will post a few pics tomorrow for those interested. Thank you for listening to my rave:)

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How Do You Spell Love To A Women?

Can you answer that question?Do you know how to spell love to a women?Getting up on Monday morning to go work. Well it's not a majorhealth problem, but headaches and heart attacks happens onMonday morning by people who hate going to a J.O.B.**********************Just Over Broke**********************Work plays a powerful role in people's lives and exerts animportant influence on their well-being. Since the 1960s, paidwork has occupied an increasing proportion of most people'slives. Although employment can be an exciting challenge for manyindividuals, it can also be a tremendous source of stress.Consequently, as work makes more and more demands on time andenergy, individuals are increasingly exposed to both thepositive and negative aspects of employment. The relationshipbetween work and mental and physical health may also contributeto career adjustment as well as to the productivity.Once upon a time, you spent $25,000 to $100,000 and went tocollege to learn and to be trained on how to be employed. Thenyou signed on the dotted line, slung the chain with your ID cardpinched to it around your neck, your new employer trained you,nurtured you, paid for your car and your babies being born andthey then showed you a ladder leaning upagainst the wall and shouted at you, "go climb!"http://themindofmonie.blogspot.com/2007_03_01_archive.html
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Do you Myspace?

To those of you who enjoy hanging out on Myspace, how would you like to hangout with your friends and get paid too?

There is a new online community that you, your friends and family can sign up and get paid for what you are already doing. Just click on the link below. It's FREE just like Myspace and get paid for something you are already doing.

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Just try it out, its free, make money having fun with your friends, I will be there to help you get started. Myspace makes millions from you hanging out, come get a share of the money Myspace doesn't share with you from an online community that will.
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Mission: Possible

The weekend is coming to a close and I tried my best to take a "time out" from Cocoa Prints. I was excited to spend time with husband and my son but I found it really hard to not think about my game plan for the upcoming week. I've managed to turn what my husband initally referred to as a "keep her happy" hobby, into a very promising e-business. The thing was, I never in a million years thought that it would go anywhere. So, in a few months and many orders later, I've come to the realization that I'm not just a stay at home mom with a hobby anymore- I'm a real business owner who's discovered a niche, and now I'm on a serious mission to make this work.

To make this work, I knew that I need to put on the brakes and define my business. When people ask me what it is that I sell- what do I say? Who does Cocoa Prints want to be? I need to say what it is that I sell, and say it with complete and total confidence.

I honestly started my business backwards. I knew what I wanted to see as a consumer and a crafter. And the difficultly I had finding the perfect prints just lit a fire in me. But, instead of going by the book and really outlining what it was I wanted to do, I jumped in head first. I had absolultely no idea how or where I would sell products, how much it would cost to just get started, and most importantly - how I was going to market my business. I just knew I was on a mission to bring designs to the market that I could relate to.

After my first of many sleepless nights, I woke up with the energy and curiousity of a 4 year old. I started calling what I considered some of the best multicultural designers (african american, caucasian, & otherwise) on the market asking if I could retail their products. Some "schooled" me, some put me in my place, and some were very encouraging. Either way, after that experience I knew that even though I was entering unfamiliar territory, I was definately on a mission to make my business possible.

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Not you typical Ladies night in!

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Exciting Black Membership Organization

Finally, a Black business organization that shares the real keys to success and makes them simple to understand. Save yourself the pains of struggling to grow... Black Business Builders is a powerful resource and by becoming a member you will get the boost you need to reach your full potential. Find out what I am doing -- 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

"Black Business Builders is the most powerful Black business resource yet!"

Click here for all the amazing details.

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Update Your Site with Quality Black Clipart

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istockphoto.com


link_istock.gifA great place to find professional African American photography, clipart, and flash movies to add to your website *Please note: The images in this post are not free clipart, they are simply illustrations of the quality clipart you will find on istockphoto.com, so do not copy them. Go to istockphoto.com and purchase these and other African Amerian clipart images.


The Black Clipart Directory
For a complete listing of black clip art and free clipart sites, visit multiple shades of you online and reviewe the black clipart section.


-lhenry
-Search Urban: Black Directory
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Writing your own e-Book

Writers and interested entrepreneurs are taking advantage of developing their own e-books. I have written quite a few myself, particular African American eBooks for Black Businesses and Mothers (my area of focus). If you are interested in writing your own e-book, I put together a great blog post entitled 'The Secret to Creating Your Own eBook'. In it I share all my e-Book howto secrets from start to finish. Take a look at it, tell me what you think, or let me know about the e-Books that you have created.

Each One Teach One
lhenry

-Search Urban: Black Directory
-Urban Dynamics: Black Business Web Tools
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Foreclosure Avoidance

Question:

How do I save my home from foreclosure if I’m 2, 3 or more months behind on my mortgage?

We all know that life is unpredictable and that circumstances often arise than prevent you from making your mortgage payments. Even hard working people can encounter unforeseen situations which may affect their ability to pay their mortgage in a timely manner. Some of these issues can be a temporary job loss, medical illness or injury, martial difficulties, unforeseen repairs or high utility rates, tenant problems or even a death in the family. Just one of these situations can have a direct bearing on making home mortgage payments.

Our Goal Is Solely To Assist Homeowners

We have no interest in owning your home or prospering from your misfortune. As professionals who understand the mortgage industry, we know how to help you. The goal of loss mitigation is to work out an agreement between you and your lender that will stop foreclosure proceeding permanently. This allows you to stay in your home and protect your credit history. We provide real help for VA, FHA, Conventional and Privately Held Notes. Our services are guaranteed and confidential.

How Do We Stop Foreclosure?

Our company specializes in resolutions of mortgage delinquencies or home foreclosure claims on behalf of you, the homeowner. We perform a detailed financial analysis and work with you to determine your best alternatives. We review your lender loss mitigation policies and your state’s foreclosure law to make sure that we give you the best service within the context of your situation. By working with you and your lender we can tailor a resolution to meet your specific criteria and financial circumstance. We do all this quickly and effectively.

Some of the programs available are: Loan Modification, Short Payoff, Repayment Plan, Partial Claim, VA Loan Modification/Refunding, Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure, Special Forbearance, Reverse Mortgages and others.

Don’t let pride stand in the way of letting us help you. You worked hard for your home; let us work even harder to make sure that your home remains yours. We guarantee that we will work out a solution for you or you pay nothing. There will be an estimated 2.2 million homeowners that will lose their homes in foreclosures over the next year. While some of those homeowners cannot afford to keep their homes, many homeowners will not seek the help that is available to them or will wait too late before they ask for help. DON’T WAIT ANOTHER DAY!!!

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Do you know what Domestic Violence is?

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Domestic violence and emotional abuse are behaviors used by one person in a relationship to control the other. Partners may be married or not married; heterosexual, gay, or lesbian; living together, separated or dating.

Examples of abuse include:

  • name-calling or putdowns
  • keeping a partner from contacting their family or friends
  • withholding money
  • stopping a partner from getting or keeping a job
  • actual or threatened physical harm
  • sexual assault
  • stalking
  • intimidation
Violence can be criminal and includes physical assault (hitting, pushing, shoving, etc.), sexual abuse (unwanted or forced sexual activity), and stalking. Although emotional, psychological and financial abuse are not criminal behaviors, they are forms of abuse and can lead to criminal violence.

The violence takes many forms and can happen all the time or once in a while. An important step to help yourself or someone you know in preventing or stopping violence is recognizing the warning signs listed on the "Violence Wheel."

ANYONE CAN BE A VICTIM! Victims can be of any age, sex, race, culture, religion, education, employment or marital status. Although both men and women can be abused, most victims are women. Children in homes where there is domestic violence are more likely to be abused and/or neglected. Most children in these homes know about the violence. Even if a child is not physically harmed, they may have emotional and behavior problems.

If you are being abused, REMEMBER

  1. You are not alone
  2. It is not your fault
  3. Help is available

You thought you knew.....

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The Ultimate African American Princess Party!

What little girl doesn’t dream of being a princess? Make your little girls dream a reality by creating the ultimate princess party especially for her. Here are some ideas that are sure to make her “royal” event memorable.

· Ask guests to wear their fanciest dresses. Be sure to have some extras just in case someone forgets. You can also find some old jewelry or purchase inexpensive costume jewelry for the girls to accessorize with.


· Decorations: Make your child’s party extra special by using the Uzuri Kid Kidz’ Princess Amira party supply pack which includes cups, plates, table cover, treat bags, and napkins all printed with the beautiful Princess Amira.
Fill the party room with pink, purple and white helium balloons attached to matching, curled ribbons. Weight some of the balloons down and allow some of the balloons to float to the ceiling. Decorate doorways with pink or white tulle and white Christmas lights to set the stage for this royal event. Set a chair by itself designated for the princess to sit on when she opens her presents. You can decorate this throne with tulle and ribbon. You can have each guest sit in the chair to have their picture taken as well.


· Craft Activity: Keep the theme of the party flowing by letting the guest make their very own tiara! We found a great idea for a quick and easy tiara. Here is what you’ll need:


o Metallic Gold Poster Board
o Stickers and Gems ( found in local craft stores)
o Double sided tape
o Large Paper Clips


1. Cut out a basic tiara shape for each guest from the poster board. (Parents should do this in advance of the party.)

2. Trim the midsection to create a fancy edge.

3. Adorn the crowns with stickers and plastic gems attached with double-sided tape.

4. To fit each crown, wrap it around the princess’s head and paper-clip the overlapped ends.


· Food: Finger sandwiches and “tea” are the perfect goodies for a princess. Make peanut butter/jelly, cheese, or turkey sandwiches, depending on your guests. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter or kitchen scissors to create star sandwiches. Serve pink punch made from pink soda or lemonade and hand out princess fruit snacks after the kids have eaten.


· Games to Play: Start out by reading the African version of the classic story, Princess and the Pea written by Rachel Isadora. Place four or five pillows on the floor and put a green tennis ball or golf ball underneath one of the pillows. Guests take turns sitting on the pillows and trying to guess which pillow has the pea underneath.


“Pin the Kiss on the Frog” is another fun game your guests will love. Draw a basic frog on a piece of green poster board. Cut the frog out and glue it to a piece of white poster board or pin it right to the wall. Use red or pink craft foam to cut out “lips” and add a piece of rolled tape to the back of each set of lips. Children need to get the lips as close to the frog’s mouth as they can to turn him into a handsome prince!
Hide a large amount of craft jewels in a large container of sand. Let your guests take turns searching for treasured gems to take home as a royal souvenir.


Goodie Bags. Fill your Princess Amira goodie bags with treats such as glitter lip gloss, plastic jewelry, candy necklaces, chocolate gold coins and hair accessories. Small candies can be added as well – remember to think pink, white and purple.


With the Princess Amira party supplies and these exciting party ideas, your little princess will remember her party for years to come!

For more unique party ideas, visit www.cocoaprints.com

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